No. 732 in Dutch
bewust
Aware; conscious.
In a sentence
Hij was zich bewust van de gevolgen van zijn keuze.
He was aware of the consequences of his choice.
Here, 'bewust' is used as part of the phrase 'zich bewust zijn van,' meaning 'to be aware of.' It indicates a state of awareness or realization.
Ze maakt bewust tijd vrij om te mediteren.
She consciously makes time to meditate.
'Bewust' is used here as an adverb modifying the verb 'maakt,' emphasizing that the action is done deliberately or intentionally.
Een bewust gekozen levensstijl kan veel voordelen opleveren.
A consciously chosen lifestyle can bring many advantages.
In this sentence, 'bewust' functions as an adjective describing 'gekozen levensstijl,' indicating that the choice of lifestyle was made with intention or awareness.
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